Language Arts Workshop
Senior Intern Biographies
Donna Maung Qiu Ping
Facilitator Trainee
Donna Maung is a Teaching Assistant in Language Arts Workshop (LAW). She is currently a Performance Arts Grade 8 student while pursuing a full-time study in Bachelor Degree in International Business Management. Balancing the studies and internship is challenging, but strong organisational and time management skills enabled her to handle both roles effectively.
Donna has completed various Performance Arts (PA) certification levels throughout 2023 and 2024. She is aiming to complete the highest Grade 8 certification by this year. Her experience has broadened her perspectives, shaped her ideas, and influenced the way she sees the world. She leverages dancing and performance skills to work on multiple PA projects, including coaching students on their individual projects, discovering student’s creativity and arts skills. She believes performance arts training helps build stage presence, confidence, discipline and self-expression. After all, communication skills will come in naturally.
She also coaches students who are taking Communication Skills Individual Grades 1-4. She understands that having good communication skills are essential in the working world as it fosters collaboration and inspires others. Her next goal is to complete Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 8 within the next two years for further professional advancement.
Lennon Tan Zhi Hong
IT Support Coordinator & Facilitator Trainee
Lennon Tan is a Teaching Assistant and the leader of the website design team in Language Arts Workshop. He is currently also majoring in Information Technology in his bachelor studies.
Apart from assisting and guiding younger learners, Lennon’s responsibilities include updating and maintaining LAW’s website and online infrastructures. Having completed Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 7 last year, he is also looking forward to both attempt CSI 8 and graduate from his Bachelor Degree in Information Technology course in 2025.
Not stopping at just paper qualifications, Lennon is making effective communication his next learning goal to achieve over the next three years. He is also making plans to improve computer and media literacy among the younger learners in LAW in the future, which would also give him the opportunity to polish his personal strengths such as interpersonal skills, digital learning skills, self-directed learning skills, and attentive listening skills. He believes that all of these will be invaluable for his future.
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Seoh Yi Liang
Junior Admin & Intern Trainer
Yi Liang is an Intern Trainer at Language Arts Workshop (LAW) – a role that he is proud of. His empathy, passion for learning, and multiple coaching skills have given him the opportunity to be selected as an Intern Trainer. His responsibilities include lesson planning, performing various administrative work and coaching Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 1-4 students. He is currently also taking CSI Grade 8, with hopes to gain coaching experience and become an effective communicator in his personal, academic, and professional endeavours.
Besides his personal SPM and STPM academic certifications and his coaching experience as an intern, Yi Liang is a passionate athlete with a deep love for swimming. Having started swimming at the age of six, he has participated in his first competitions locally and internationally since. His dedication to both education and sports is a reflection of his everyday effort and commitment to personal and professional growth, making him become a patient, confident and independent individual. In addition to all of his proud personal, academic, and professional achievements so far, he can also speak English, Chinese, and Malay and the Hokkien dialect.
Today, Yi Liang is a professional swimmer and a certified lifeguard. His primary goal is to qualify for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thailand in December 2025.
Ronald Chan
Computer Technician & Facilitator Trainee
Ronald Chan is a project management consultant in construction and a passionate PC builder. His journey into construction began right after high school, working alongside his father. At the same time, he discovered a deep interest in PC building and started as a hobby soon turned into an actual source of income.
His hobby with PC building sparked in 2019 when he came across PC Building Simulator. Hence, he dived into researching computer components and built his first PC in 2020. Seeing how costly it was for friends and family to buy or upgrade their computers at retail stores, he saw an opportunity. He began learning the ins and outs of the used PC market, trading components, and eventually founded his own company specializing in new and pre-owned computer hardware.
Beyond tech, Ronald is dedicated to honing his communication skills. One of his proudest milestones was completing CSI Grade 7 at Language Arts Workshop, where he developed confidence, presentation skills, and the ability to engage audiences—essential for both business and personal growth. Currently, he is working towards CSI Grade 8, a challenging level that requires mastering every concept from the syllabus. His experience in LAW, combined with his work, has shaped him into a more adaptable and compassionate individual.
Recently, he took on a new challenge—mentoring juniors through an internship program. Teaching has been a completely new experience, but it is prefect preparation for CSI 8 Task 1, where he must deliver a marketing lesson to a group of 20 people and using all the theory that he has learned up till today to teach the juniors.
Looking ahead, Ronald dreams of launching a PC Building Program at Language Arts Workshop to inspire the next generation. He wants to show that building a PC isn’t as difficult as it seems, it’s an art, a science, and a skill that anyone can learn.
Seoh Shan Wen
Junior Admin & Facilitator Trainee
Shan Wen is a dedicated and determined individual who loves learning.
As a state swimmer, she has developed self-directed learning strategies to balance her busy schedule. She believes that swimming is the best exercise for our physical and mental well-being.
Besides school and competitive swimming, Language Arts Workshop (LAW) has been one of her training grounds for her personal and professional growth. Shan Wen joined LAW in 2017, and had completed the Speech Communication Arts (SCA) syllabus. She has also been actively involving in Linguistic Macro Skills (LMS), which she has a deep interest in, alongside other LAW facilitators since 2019.
Currently, Shan Wen is learning how to guide students as an Intern Trainer in the Performance Arts (PA) and Communication Skills Individual (CSI) classes. She knows different learning settings require different approaches. Her role as an intern provides her opportunities to apply all the communication theories she has learned with students under her coaching. She gains the satisfaction when they achieve their learning goals.
Three years from now, she hopes to pursue degree studies in electrical engineering. She is confident that she will be able to achieve her goal with her current skills and qualifications.
Tan Zi Qian
LAW Senior Intern
Zi Qian is currently 17 years old, with a deep passion for learning and personal growth, particularly through participation in curricular and drama activities. His ability to immerse himself in diverse roles earned him much recognition, including being named as Best Actor in one of the competitions he participated.
As an intern in Language Arts Workshop (LAW), Zi Qian has accumulated over two years of coaching experience, especially for Communication Skills (Individual). He has also completed many video editing projects since he was 12, which includes most of the key advertising promotional videos for LAW throughout 2023-2024. All of these gave him opportunities to learn from and work alongside various professionals. Aside from his regular intern duties and video editing projects, he has also served as the host and emcee for multiple LAW events and festivals, earning him the moniker, “The Funny Guy”.
He is currently working on the Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 8 certification, which has equipped him with advanced communication techniques that have proven invaluable in both collaborative environments and client-facing roles. This certification plays a key role in developing strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike.
Ultimately, his goal is to combine his communication expertise and video editing proficiency to make make a lasting impact in the world of education. He believes that every project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and a chance to prove himself. He is also planning to publish his first ever dystopian-fantasy novella in 2025, hoping to resonate with readers and deliver a message to them through his debut book.
Teoh Zhi Yuan
LAW Senior Intern
Teoh Zhi Yuan has been a Language Arts Workshop (LAW) student for 9 years.
Having joined LAW’s Internship Program since he was 12, Zhi Yuan has been given much opportunity to nurture his skills through his many hours of coaching other students. As part of LAW’s Website Management Team, he plays key roles in communicating LAW’s visions, missions and messages effectively to the public through the use of various medias. His internship with LAW has also given opportunities to emcee in events and festivals, such as the 2024 Language Arts Festival. Additionally, he has also joined LAW’s Book and Writers’ Club to pursue his passion in literature, enhance his understanding of literary works and nurture his creative writing skill.
Aside from his endeavors at Language Arts Workshop, Zhi Yuan likes to spend his time reading and writing, primarily enjoying working on reviews and articles to stimulate his analytical side. Besides that, he likes to stay focused and energized by keeping active through sports, highly enjoying the teamwork and competitiveness of volleyball.
With a strong belief that the process of achieving something is way more important than the end result, he believes that all the experiences and skills that he has gained and will gain are vital to shape a better version of himself in the future. He plans to complete his Communication Skills Individual (CSI) 8 syllabus within the next 2 years and hopes to publish his very own writing within the next 5 years.
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Darrel Khaw
LAW Senior Intern
Darrel Khaw, age 17, is a student of focus, commitment and sheer will (Reference alert). Curious, adaptable and determined, Darrel continuously sets himself opportunities for success, His path is only expanding with every step he takes to the future, paving the way for greater achievements ahead.
Ever since joining LAW since young, he has been exposed to a variety of ways he can communicate efficiently to people. Exploring each and every aspect of it, he has gotten the grasp on different parts of speaking, whether it is on broadcast, interview, voice acting and so on. With a background like that, it’s no surprise that he has landed roles that suit his passion best. He has successfully helped emcee in various events, ranging from his school’s Sports Day to the 2024 LAW’s Podcast Production Showcase.
Darrel’s journey in LAW has been nothing short of extraordinary. With every passing CSI grade, Darrel has gained praise over the course of years through making miracles work, although there are some ups and downs, he never stumbles and always finds a way to correct his mistakes. He is now working towards completing the final milestone of Communication Skills Individual grade 8. Although joining later than most, he is also a senior intern at LAW and has experience in teaching students on how they can improve their communication skills.
Outside of LAW, Darrel is currently in his final year in school taking upon the challenges of balancing both studies and hobbies. Like every other teenager, he adores playing computer games. He particularly really likes to strategize and take the role of a leader, creating plans beforehand and executing them after, which also reflects upon the way he works. Apart from that, he also has an undying love for a lesser-known sport called floorball.
With every passing day, he can only look forward to what will unveil upon his path. With confidence, he believes that his skills and experience can make him somewhat of a very strong speaker, and with that confidence he will only go onward seeking for opportunities that utilizes his strength, his voice.
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Sandra Low Chiu Lan
LAW Senior Intern
Sandra is one of the students that has stayed the longest in Language Arts Workshop. Ever since she joined LAW when she was 5 years old, she has learned to appreciate active learning and hand-on activities. Her 14 years with LAW has turned her into a 19-years old young adult who is determined, outspoken, creative and fast at learning.
Sandra has begun her and is determined to complete her Communication Skills Individual (CSI) Grade 8 certification with LAW this year. Over the past few months of her studies, she has come to realise the importance of learning the right communication skills, such as how to pitch business ideas in public and writing a professional bio, before entering the real adult world. Despite initially finding these activities terrifying, she has learned to see every failures as opportunities for further growth, and continuously improved her skills and presentations with each feedback she received from everyone in LAW.
She has also been interning in LAW for almost 2 years now. Having played the role of an Event Manager Assistant for the 10th Language Arts Festival back in 2024, Sandra has gained valuable skills and new insights on event management, marketing, graphic design, visual arts exhibition and stage performance design. Furthermore, the experience has given her a clearer perspective on her academic and career paths.
Sandra’s learning journey with LAW has been nothing but remarkable. She believes that the skills she has now will help her in her future pursuit in the business field, and positions her well in contributing to society meaningfully as she gains more insights and confidence to share who she is with the world. She also hopes to take part in planning new events and festivals again in the future, and create unforgettable experiences that would captivate and leave lasting impressions.
Ena Maung
LAW Senior Intern
To Ena who has been here for over 10 years, Language Arts Workshop is practically her second home. She spends most of her weekdays in LAW under the CAP Daily program in addition to her usual class and intern duty hours, putting her time management, academic studying techniques, social skills, and energy management practice into good use.
Throughout the learning journey at LAW, Ena received Distinction for all her Communication Skills and Performance Arts exams (Grade 1-5). She has also blossomed into a confident and happy learner during the years she stayed and grew with LAW. Currently, she’s taking CSI6 which involves in interviewing skills, speech analysis, and professional business pitch. This stage of learning gives her motivation to achieve her goal to pursue her degrees in Arts Education.
Since becoming an Intern in 2022, Ena loves to coach her juniors as she advances to the higher grades. She gains satisfaction when students under her coaching show improvement. Ena is also determined to lead the Visual Arts Department for LAW. This new role, along with the new things she has been exposed to in the advanced CSI grades, has given her the motivation to pursue tertiary education and career in the arts education field. She hopes to grow with LAW and continue her passion in developing the Communication Arts Program (CAP) curriculum with her facilitators and friends in the years to come.
Teoh Kai Yuan
LAW Senior Intern
Kai Yuan is taking Communication Arts Individual (CSI) Grade 6 with Language Arts Workshop, and a Book & Writers club member since 2023.
As an Intern, Kai Yuan coaches kindergarten and early primary students aged 4-10 in LAW’s Linguistic Macro Skills program. He also has experience in both of Trinity’s Communication Skills and Performance Arts syllabi, which he had used to coach PA and CSI students in the lower grades in the previous years. He finds joy and pride in seeing his students doing well in their examinations.
Kai Yuan’s hobbies include cycling, photography, and playing musical instruments such as the guitar and ukulele. While he doesn’t have any desire to pursue these activities professionally, he finds great joy in them as casual pastimes. He is a student who has recently started to gain interest in writing through LAW’s Book & Writers Club. One of his notable recent achievements is the publication of his short story in the Book & Writers Club’s Along in the World anthology.
Kai Yuan plans to complete the CSI syllabus within the next 5 years. He is also figuring out whether to pursue Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Accounting or Economics after completing IGCSE in 2 years.
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Khor Jinming
LAW Senior Intern
Jinming Khor loved to weave stories ever since he was a young boy. Throughout his (still relatively short) years, he had dabbled in a variety of hobbies. Most of them had been lost to memory and time, but his love for reading and writing has persisted.
Ever since joining the LAW’s Book & Writers club as an intern, Jinming has been introduced to the world of local literature. His experiences through the many discussions and activities of the Book & Writers Club had greatly shaped his views on his surroundings and, to an extent, his writing.
As someone who writes, Jinming enjoys exploring the mundanity of life which is evident in most of the ending of his short stories. Instead of glamorous and straightforward endings, he prefers to finish his stories with mellow thoughtfulness.
Jinming’s works can be found on LAW’s website alongside other Book & Writers club members, in Penang’s yearly anthology NutMag volumes 7 & 8 and in LAW’s very own student anthology: Alone in the World.
